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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.64, 280.81 and 148.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.64, 280.81 and 148.79 is: 222.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.64 : 280.81 = 148.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.64/280.81 = 148.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.64x = 280.81 × 148.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.64x = 41,782.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,782.61/187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.68

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